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Jurisdiction of the Court

Jurisdiction in respect of Constitutional Matters, Jurisdiction in respect of Fundamental Rights,Final Appellate Jurisdiction,Consultative Jurisdiction,Jurisdiction in Election Petitions (Presidential Election)Jurisdiction in respect of any breach of privileges of the Parliament,Jurisdiction in respect of such other matters which Parliament may by law vest or ordain AndAdmission, Enrolment, Suspension and Removal of Attorneys-At-Law

SITTINGS OF THE COURT

Article 132 of the Constitution - The several jurisdictions of the Supreme Court is ordinarily exercised in Colombo unless the Chief Justice otherwise directs and, subject to the provisions of the Constitution, is ordinarily exercised at all times by a Bench of at least three Judges ; the Chief Justice may, on his own motion or at the request of two or more Judges hearing any matter or on the application of a party , if the question involved is in the opinion of the Chief Justice one of general and public importance, direct that an appeal, proceeding or matter be heard by a Bench comprising five or more Judges.

Appeals from a High Court Trial at Bar shall be heard by a Bench of five or more Judges.

POWERS OF THE SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court is the highest and final superior court of record and is empowered to exercise its powers, subject to the provisions of the Constitution. The court rulings take precedence over all lower Courts.